Group Rationality in Scientific Research
HUSAIN SARKAR
Louisiana State University
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Sarkar, Husain, 1942–
Group rationality in scientific research / Husain Sarkar.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-521-87113-6 (hardback)
ISBN-10: 0-521-87113-1 (hardback)
1. Science – Philosophy. 2. Reasoning. 3. Group decision making.
4. Group problem solving. 5. Research – Psychological aspect. I. Title.
Q175.32.R45S37 2007
507.2 – dc22 2006022359
ISBN 978-0-521-87113-6 hardback
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